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Month: October 2017

Did The EPA Censor Its Scientists?
Last week, EPA scientists were pulled from speaking at a meeting where they would address climate change. New EPA leaders were quickly accused of censoring their own scientists, says Adam Frank.

Top American Fears: Sharks And Zombies Or Corrupt Officials?
NPR’s Melissa Block reflects on the results of an annual survey about what most scares Americans. The American health care system, pollution and another world war rank in the top 10.

In A Climate Of Fear, A Comedian Remembers What Makes Her Brave
A rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes made comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh uneasy about performing live. Then she remembered a childhood experience that helped her regain her footing.

The Good Psychology In ‘The Good Place’
Despite my skepticism at the outset, for a light and amusing TV sitcom “The Good Place” does a pretty good job with philosophy — and a pretty good job with human psychology, too, says Tania Lombrozo.